September 20, 1953 – Jack and the gang do their version of Gary Cooper’s new movie “Return to Paradise”. They mention Ralph Edwards’ This is Your Life, miners union president John L Lewis, president Eisenhower, Tallulah Bankhead, Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardener. Plus, Mary Livingstone on the cover of Women’s Home Companion magazine.
April 20, 1952 – This episode was broadcast from the Naval Air Station in San Diego, California. They mention Navy related things like the F9F fighter jet and WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). Plus, the Poodle Hairstyle, Guy Lombardo and the song “Shrimp Boats”.
March 30, 1952 – Broadcasting from the Naval Training Centre in San Diego It’s the Jack Benny Program. In this episode Jack recreates his time in the Navy. They mention the Navy’s theme song “Anchors Aweigh” and the Essex aircraft carrier. Plus Hopalong Cassidy and the drug APC (Aspirin Phenacetin Caffeine) for headaches and colds.
May 25, 1941 – Phil Harris is back from his honeymoon with Alice Faye, so Don Wilson does a play called “The Life of Philbert Harris” loosely based on his life. Plus Regular Fellers, Lindy’s restaurant, Abe Lyman, Meredith Wilson Kenny Baker and Hair Tonic. Tomas E Dewey comes for a promotional segment raising money for the USO.
April 27, 1941 – Listen for the mention of the greatest bandleader of all time Glenn Miller. In the skit they go to the movie theater and “The Road to Zanzibar” is on the Marquee.
This episode uses parts of an old script. The sound quality is also quite poor. You might want to listen to December 4, 1938 or May 2, 1948 instead.
